Project Grant PG28781422
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$20K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Massachusetts, USA
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